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Dr. Ida S. Scudder was the grandaughter of the first American medical missionary of India and Ceylon. She realised the need for more women dotcors to care for the women of India, and after training in America, she returned to Vellore, South India, in 1900. A hospital was built in 1902 and a nursing school opened in 1906. This is now the Christian Medical College and Hospital where amazing work is being carried out.
"Ida Scudder was the daughter of a missionary doctor. She studied to become one of the first lady doctors in India where she practiced from 1900-1960"--
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Cancer is clearly an age-related disease. Recent research in both aging and cancer has demonstrated the complex interaction between the two phenomena. This affects a wide spectrum of research and practice, anywhere from basic research to health care organization. Core examples of these close associations are addressed in this book. Starting with basic research, the first chapters cover cancer development, mTOR inhibition, senescent cells altering the tumor microenvironment, and immune senescence affecting cancer vaccine response. Taking into account the multidisciplinarity of geriatric oncology, several chapters focus on geriatric and oncologic aspects in patient assessment, treatment option...